Picks for 5/23/23
NBA
8:30 PM EST
Rotation #545-546
Celtics/Heat Under 216.5 (win)
Coming back from down 3-0 in a series is next to impossible. The Celtics have the talent, but their heads need to be in it, and their coach lost the locker room. Boston will play better on the defensive end tonight. We must remember Miami was the worst offense in the NBA regular season. Miami is trying to get to the NBA Finals, so I expect another outstanding performance from their elite-level defense. All three games in this series have gone over the total. Look for tonight’s game to be a defensive battle and, therefore, a low-scoring game. Take the Under.
8:30 PM EST
Rotation #545-546
Celtics/Heat Under 216.5 (win)
Coming back from down 3-0 in a series is next to impossible. The Celtics have the talent, but their heads need to be in it, and their coach lost the locker room. Boston will play better on the defensive end tonight. We must remember Miami was the worst offense in the NBA regular season. Miami is trying to get to the NBA Finals, so I expect another outstanding performance from their elite-level defense. All three games in this series have gone over the total. Look for tonight’s game to be a defensive battle and, therefore, a low-scoring game. Take the Under.
MLB
8:40 PM EST
Rotation #961
Marlins -120 over Rockies (loss)
Perez/Gomber
The Rockies are in the basement of the NL West, taking on a Marlins team that crushes left-handed pitching. Rockies starter Austin Gomber has been a below-average pitcher and struggled this season. Look for Miami to put up too many runs for the Rockies to match. Take the Marlins.